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James Ellet & Seth Barber Sign Letters of Intent for LCC Rodeo
James Ellet (left) and Seth Barber sit with Lamar Community College Rodeo Coach Fred Sherwood to sign their letters of intent to rodeo at LCC this fall. James will graduate from Mesalands Community College (Tucumcari, NM) this spring with a Wind Tech degree and will pursue an Associate of Arts in Business. Seth, a 2011 […]
Easter Eggs, the Bunny and Kids
The morning chill this past Saturday, April 7, didn’t hinder several hundred younsters and their parents from attending the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Willow Creek Park, sponsored by the Lamar Recreation Department. As the youngsters were gathering into separate age groups in the municipal pool parking lot, off in the distance, from the southern […]
Summer & Fall Brings New Options at LCC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lamar, Colorado, April 3, 2012) Lamar Community College has opened registration for summer and fall courses. This is an excellent opportunity for prospective students to apply for admission, select a plan of study that meets their academic and career goals, register for courses, and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]
Lamar High NHS induction
The National Honor Society at Lamar High School inducted 21 new members on March 19th, 2012. During the past year the group has completed monthly community service projects such as a trick-or-treat street, Thanksgiving treats for MHDC preschoolers, Christmas food baskets and bi-monthly visits to the nursing home.
Nursing Earns National Accreditation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lamar, Colorado, April 4, 2012) On Monday, April 2nd, the Lamar Community College Nursing Department received official notification that it has received accreditation with the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC). The NLNAC Board of Commissioners granted the program initial accreditation for five years. In the notice, the NLNAC also recognized LCC’s strength […]
Dates for Kiddy Barnyard Have Been Set
Lamar FFA Kiddy Barnyard is held every spring at the LHS ag farm behind the high school and is open to all pre-schools and day cares in town. All students of Washington Elementary and Alta Vista schedule group tours each year. FFA members hope to provide exposure to agricultural education to the youth of Lamar […]
Egg Safety for Easter
The Hunt for the Easter Egg Children will be on the hunt this weekend for the prized Easter eggs. Coloring eggs can be a great family activity that children will remember for years to come. Growing up my family colored eggs on Good Friday and dinner that evening was a light meal with the […]
Easter Egg Hunt Set for 9am, Saturday, Willow Creek Park
The Easter Bunny will make her annual appearance at Willow Creek Park Saturday, April 7, at 9am (correct), with Easter eggs and assorted candy and prizes for area youth. The Lamar Parks and Recreation Department host the annual event for kids ages 1 to 10 years old, and area merchants contribute to some of the […]
Lamar School Board Meets this Monday, April 9
The RE-2 District Board will consider some staff changes during the Monday meeting beginning at 6:30pm. For the 2012-2013 school year, the board will vote to eliminate a secretarial and custodial position at the high school, a math interventionist at the middle school and the transportation secretary position as of December 1, 2012. Personal changes […]
Lamar Library’s Spring Book Sale Offers Ample Selections
Arms laden with books of all kinds, folks who enjoy reading roamed up and down the tables of books on display this past Sunday, April 1, looking for their favorite authors, or searching for a new one at the Lamar Cultural Events Center. The Spring Book Sale, hosted by Friends of the Lamar Library […]
Ingle Recognized on PTK All-Colorado Academic Team
(Lamar, Colorado, March 30, 2012) Lamar Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Beta Eta Gamma chapter has selected Kody Ingle as its nomination for the 2012 All-Colorado Academic Team. Ingle was honored at a statewide PTK event in Denver on March 16. In addition to acknowledgement of their achievements in front of family members, state […]
South Central District 4-H Retreat
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 26, 2012 By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area—Seven District VI 4-H members attended the annual South Central District (SCD) 4-H Retreat held in Nathrop, Colo. March 16-18. 4-H members Tiana and Mitch Garcia, Rachelle Siefkas, Bent County; Rod Hall, Crowley County, Chase Holden and […]
CSP Schedules Click it or Ticket Campaign April 2-8
DENVER – In an effort to increase seat belt use and save lives on rural Colorado roadways, the Colorado State Patrol and 21 rural law enforcement agencies in 49 counties are mobilizing for a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period, April 2 – 8. The enforcement is combined with a seat belt […]
SDS Celebrates Their Annual Awareness Day
Engsburg (standing at right) and Other SDS Staff Southeastern Developmental Services held their open house at the South 4th Street headquarters this past Wednesday, March 28. Director Kim Engsburg said the staff decided this year’s event would be an open, “come and go” format to accommodate the public’s workday schedules. A slide show reviewed the […]
CSP, Seatbelts and You
TROOPER’S CORNER – Trooper John W. Bronniman Seatbelt Usage – On the Decline in Southeast Colorado “Oh, I just left the store.” “I was just getting ready to put it on!” “When I saw you, I put it on.” These are a few of the answers we hear, when we ask drivers why they were […]
LCC RODEO: Buringa Signs
Edison Academy (Golden, CO) graduate Clint Buringa signs his letter of intent to rodeo for Lamar Community College as his mother, Katie, and LCC Rodeo Coach Fred Sherwood observe. He will pursue an Associate of Arts in Business. “Clint is the 2006 Colorado Junior Rodeo champion header and the 2008 champion heeler,” commented Sherwood, “he […]
Prowers County Commissioners Delay Closing CR 9
A decision on closing County Road 9 off Highway 287 in Prowers County will be delayed for 30 days. Greg Emick and Charlie Fowler met with the Prowers County Commissioners, Tuesday, March 27. Emick is purchasing some land which adjoins property he currently owns. The purchase would give him land on both sides of […]
Magazine Scam in Area
The Lamar Police Department has received reports of individuals attempting to sell magazines door to door. The magazine salespeople are stating that they are representing the Lamar Community College and the magazines will be given to service men and women stationed abroad. Lamar Community College officials advise that the college has not authorized anyone to […]
LCC RODEO: Gillette Results
Lamar Community College freshman Haley Keller finished fifth in Breakaway Roping last weekend at the Gillette College Rodeo in Gillette, WY and moved to 15th in the Central Rocky Mountain Region standings. Fellow freshman Donnie White finished eighth in Steer Wrestling. The team is back in action on March 30 in Fort Collins for the […]
Lamar Rec Advisory Board Focuses on Sports Plex
“We’re going to seek a $265,000 GoCo grant to complete the Sports Plex,” said Lamar Leisure Services Director, Rick Akers, as he addressed the Lamar Recreation Advisory Board during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, March 21. Akers presented board members a list of future city master plan projects that will require funding before they can advance. […]